Recreation, Social, Learning

Pony driving for disabled children and young people – come and try an exciting, unusual sport with a professional trainer who will teach and show you how to drive a pony around a field. If you would like you can also try grooming a pony and meet the other animals who live with them. We will ask you to wear a hard hat (provided) when on the carriage with your trainer. We have carriages that are accessible if you are a wheelchair user or have poor mobility. If the weather is bad, we do pony driving in a covered arena.

A Super Mega Summer Family Fun Day, please come along to play socialise and get active. Live music, bouncy castle, sandpit and more. Bring along a picnic and blanket snacks will be available, ice-lollies too!

A programme of summer activities themed on the outdoors and making, including making dens. Some cooking over the fire at the Roundhouse is also planned. We will provide a healthy picnic each session which will be eaten outdoors (weather permitting).

Art of the Cosmos Young People will have the opportunity of a guided tour of our cosmos under our Planetarium as we visit planets, moons, stars, nebula and constellations before working with artists and our team to re-imagine their universe in paint, ink or pencil. STEM Pottery Although we’re a Planetarium we’re keen to explore all STEM subjects. We’ll be showing We Are Guardians (A full dome film exploring satellite technology being used to monitor and combat climate change) before looking at some of humanity’s oldest clay works and discussing what inspired our ancestors, we’ll then join The Wee Pottery to decorate their own STEM inspired clay work. The Story of the Cosmos Join our storyteller on a tour through the solar system before writing your own story of the cosmos. Sci-Club Satellites We’ll be discussing satellite technology and building our own model satellites! Ages are split for primary students on 6th and Secondary students on the 20th July

Free family fun day, an event for all ages, including adults! All activities on the day are free, activities include massive inflatables, a ‘paint your own pottery’ tent, silly fun photo booth, and much much more. There is something for all ages and abilities. It will be a carefree day of fun, laughter and joy for all costs, no worries just all being able to let loose and enjoy the activities provided with their friends, families, and anyone else who would like to join in. Our survival day will be a fun filled day learning new skills, being active in nature and having fun with peers. Day will include a small hike, shelter building, basic fire building and frisbee golf.

Shout out to all young people in Primary 6 – S2! Are you a young person looking to spread kindness and make a positive impact in your community? Step into the world of the Secret Saints Project, where your secret acts of kindness can change lives! What is the Secret Saints Projects? A unique initiative designed for young people to anonymously perform acts of kindness and bring help and happiness to people around them! It’s your chance to become a secret hero and make your community a better place, one small act at a time! How it works! • Sign Up to a Secret Saints Project near to you • Take Part in 3 Secret Saint Missions during the summer holidays! • Graduate as a Secret Saint at our regional celebration in August!

Freestyle Fridays at Stair Park Ramps, Stranraer! For Young People aged 10 – 17 years old! Ready to take your skills to new heights? Join Stranraer Youth Café and The Urban Collective every Friday at the Skatepark… What happening? • Learn from experienced riders • Master the art of riding ramps, from basic jumps to advanced stunts • Boost your confidence and conquer your fears in a supportive and encouraging environment • Graffiti art • Music • Free food and refreshments For BMX / Scooters / Skaters Please remember to bring your own helmet!

An Amazing Summer membership lets young people access swimming, skating and court hire at leisure facilities for FREE. 14 years+ can also use our gyms (induction required). Swimming ratios & activity capacities apply. Booking advised! Memberships available to those who meet the following criteria: • Lone parent families; • Families which include a disabled adult or child; • Larger families (3 or more children); • Minority ethnic families; • Families with a child under one year old; • Families where the mother is under 25 years of age Get active and have fun with friends and family at a Council Leisure facility near you!

This is a closed group that can be accessed by the children and young people who have parents/carers attending ESOL lessons with the Lifelong Learning team. The children will have a range of activities to choose from over the four weeks, such as, arts and crafts; yoga; board games and electronic games. There will also be a Family Fun Day Out (date and venue TBC).

Are you ready for an epic summer adventure? Join us at Camp DG where the fun never stops and memories are made to last a lifetime! Exciting Outdoor Activities – Creative Workshops – Sports & Games – Competitions What We Offer: • 3 Activity Days in Your Local Community • Overnight Camping Experience with Young People from across D&G • Camp Merch – Water Bottles, Camp DG T-Shirt & Hoody for every camper • Guaranteed non-stop fun! • No costs – everything you need to take part will be provided!